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Minnesota West Community And Technical College

Minnesota West Community & Technical College is located in Pipestone, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1997. The college was formed by merging Worthington Community College, established in 1936, and Southwestern Technical College. At present, the college also operates four other campuses in Granite Falls, Canby, Jackson, and Worthington.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College offers career oriented certificates and diplomas in numerous professional and technical areas, and associate degrees in science, arts, and applied science. In addition to education, the college is committed towards athletic excellence and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and Minnesota College Athletic Conference. Its athletic team is known as the Bluejays.

Campus Location

1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
USA
Main Tel: (320) 564-4511
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Minnesota West Community And Technical College Highlights

Where Minnesota West Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate49718
Associate31428
1-2 year certificate26223
2-4 year degree364

Minnesota West Students

The student enrollment at Minnesota West was 2,943 in 2007 (1,933 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,694
Room and board$ 4,248
Books and supplies$ 1,050
Other$ 3,908

Financial Aid: Minnesota West participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  72
Without tenure; working toward tenure  13

Housing and Meals

Minnesota West provides on-campus housing for 76 of its 1,933 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (76 awarded)

  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • Agricultural Production Operations
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing
  • Agriculture
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 awarded)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Systems Security

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (100 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
  • Electrician
  • Lineworker
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (21 awarded)

  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Human Services

LIBERAL ARTS (98 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (66 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (553 awarded)

  • Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (4 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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